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City of Columbia City Council will meet Feb. 20.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

A. Call Meeting to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. Proclamations/Recognition/Presentations

1. NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Report

E. Public Input

F. Comments & Announcements – Mayor

G. Comments & Announcements – Aldermen

H. Comments & Announcements – Department Directors

1. Columbia Police Department – Chief Jason Donjon

I. Consent Agenda

1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the February 5, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

2. Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes of the February 5, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

3. Motion to Approve Payment of Vouchers for the Period of February 1, 2024 through February 13, 2024 Totaling $526,764.34

4. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – Columbia Easter Egg Hunt Mandy McGuire Group (March 24, 2024)

5. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – Music at Metter Concert Series (June 23, July 14, and August 4, 2024)

6. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – Electronic Recycling (August 3, 2024)

7. Motion to Approve Special Event Application – FestiFall (October 7, 2024)

J. Unfinished Business

1. Ordinance No. 3662 Setting the Public Hearing Date for the Establishment of a Business District in Columbia

2. Ordinance No. 3663 Granting a Perpetual Utility Easement to Ameren Illinois

K. New Business

1. Discussion of an Ordinance Amending Titles 5 and 17 of the Columbia Municipal Code to Provide for the Licensing and Regulation of Short-Term Rental of Property

2. Discussion of a Special Use Permit Application for a Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System at 200 Quarry Road

3. Discussion of a Special Use Permit Application for a Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System at 361 Grant Drive

4. Discussion of an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Personal Property

L. Closed Session

1. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective Bargaining

M. Announcements

N. Adjournment

https://www.columbiaillinois.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02202024-320